The Birth of Denali Zipline Tours
Denali Zipline Tours’ owners Mark Wildermuth and Laura Caillet live in a log home built by Mark in 1989. The Wildermuths truly enjoy the Alaska lifestyle with their two daughters. Mark has been enjoying Alaska outdoors for more than 30 years, having spent some of that time as a wilderness guide including rafting, fishing, and dog mushing. Mark culminated his dog mushing career by mushing the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1995, finishing 22nd as a rookie.
Mark has been involved in tourism since 1984 when he formed Wild Land Development LLC. Together with his wife Laura they have developed several small businesses in Talkeetna. They enjoy the challenge of business development with a strong commitment to renewable and environmentally-conscience land development.
Laura came to Talkeetna in 1997 with a B.A. in Hotel/Restaurant Management. She has a strong background in customer service through years of working in the tourist industry, including starting her own business. She is currently involved in and dedicated to various community efforts and volunteers her time with non-profit organizations.
The Wildermuths’ main goals for Denali Zipline Tours are to create a permanent and positive recreation facility for the community and to preserve their property in one piece well into the future. They employ as many local residents as possible.

This Denali Zipline Tour is a World-Class Eco Adventure!

Experience exciting ziplines, suspension bridges, a rappel, and a spiral staircase on this thrilling Denali zipline tour! Your zipline adventure begins at our office in downtown Talkeetna. Check-in with our friendly local staff and board the DZT shuttle for a scenic three-mile drive to the forested ridges above the mighty Susitna River Valley. Upon arrival at our course, you will meet your certified guides and get outfitted in top-quality gear. Then you head for “zipline ground school” to receive a basic orientation.
The pace of the three-hour tour is varied, mixing speed and excitement as you zip through the beautiful northern boreal forest, with time to pause and gaze out from viewing platforms and along walks across the long aerial bridges that take in Denali and the expanse of the Alaska Range.

Your guides will share Denali zipline tour educational moments about the boreal forest and topographical features including ridges, ravines, kettle ponds, and the braided Chulitna and Susitna valleys. The history of Talkeetna runs deep and includes flying and mountaineering in the Alaska Range, gold mining, and the quirky local characters. Each guide has its own personal story and who knows what Alaskan tidbits you will be treated to?!

There will be numerous opportunities to glimpse the mountain vistas from the zipline, viewing platforms, and suspended sky bridges, allowing ample time for picture taking. We also offer a Photo Package – ask us about it!

The final and longest zip of the tour will span close to 600 feet – with most of the ride suspended over our “Reflection Pond” – landing on the final platform six feet off the ground with an easy stair exit and a short drive back to downtown Talkeetna.

* Duration: 3 Hours
*Youth must have an adult present
*Minimum of 4 participants per booking
*Weight Limit: 80-270 lbs

*What to Know and Wear
Check is required 30 minutes prior to your booked time. Closed-toed shoes are required. We recommend comfortable clothing for the current weather conditions. Alaska’s weather can change quickly, so the best advice we can give you is to dress in layers. Feel free to bring a camera along, however you will be responsible for transport, damage, or loss of your own photo or video equipment. It is best to have a lanyard to secure your equipment to your harness or keep it in a zippered pocket.

*Health and Safety:
Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.

Stringent Cleaning - We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.

Social Distancing - Guides will make every effort to maintain a safe distance during the tour.

If you or anyone in your group has experienced symptoms, 10 days prior to the tour (Fever, cough, shortness of breath or other respiratory problems, loss of sense of smell or taste) or had a positive COVID test? Please get in touch with our office and we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.

*FAQs:
- Who can zip & what are the restrictions?
Anyone age 10 and above who weighs between 80 and 270 pounds, is in good physical condition and has average strength and mobility.
Participants must have and be able to use all of their limbs and be able to control speed by applying gentle downward pressure on the cable with leather gloves.
Each participant must be able to pull themselves along the zip cable a few feet in the event they lose momentum before reaching the landing platform.
Participants should be comfortable with heights. Guests with a chronic fear of heights should not participate.
Notify us prior to the tour if you have any medical conditions of any kind, which limit your physical activity.
You will not be allowed to participate if you are pregnant, have heart, leg, arm, or back problems, or any other serious illnesses (for example epilepsy/seizure disorders).
You must not be under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or impairing legal drugs.
Stoney Creek Canopy Adventures reserves the right to exclude anyone from participating in any and all activities for any reason which might compromise the health and safety of you, our clients, and our staff. Exceptions to any requirements are at the discretion of the management.

- Do I need to sign a waiver?
Zipline tours, like many other recreational adventures, carry inherent risks. All participants will be required to review and sign the Assumption of Risks/Liability Release form.
Forms will be provided electronically when making reservations. Participants under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian's signature.

- What should I wear?
All guests will be required to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
Long pants and layered clothing are encouraged.
Please remove all valuables, personal electronics, and loose or dangling jewelry.
Tie back and secure long hair.

- Are kids allowed to zip without an adult?
We require all youth (ages 10-14) to be accompanied by a participating adult (18 or older).
Guests aged 15-17 may participate without an adult, however, a responsible adult must be present in the town of Talkeetna and must be reachable by cell phone during the tour times.

- Can I go to the course and not participate in the zipline?
Our zipline course is built in the canopy of the surrounding forest. Unfortunately, the dense vegetation does not allow for spectator viewing during the tours. We do not allow non-participants at the course.

- Can a visually impaired or blind person participate?
Stoney Creek Canopy Adventures accepts customers who are visually impaired or blind.
Please notify us in advance before making a reservation and visit our policies and requirements page for more detail.

- Tell me more about the tour.
The tour is approximately 3 hours from door to door. After gearing up, there is a short ground school practice before you start, we want you to be comfortable and enjoy your tour. There are eight ziplines, three suspension bridges, and two rappels.

- Do you require a deposit?
A 100% deposit is due at the time of the reservation. We have a very friendly cancellation policy so you can make a reservation – worry-free! We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

- Do we still go if it is raining?
Yes. We zip rain or shine! However, on occasion due to high winds and/or lightning, your trip may be canceled by Stoney Creek Canopy Adventures in which case you will have the opportunity to reschedule or be fully refunded.

- Is there a minimum for the tour to operate?
The minimum capacity is 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to insufficient reservations. We will do all we can to reschedule your tour or a refund will be provided.

- What happens if I am late?
We operate on a strict time schedule with little to no wiggle room. Late arrivals and no-shows will not be refunded. Please be sure to arrive in Seward before the required check-in time.

- Should I tip my guides?
If you had a great time, it is common to tip between 10%-20%.

- Should I bring my GoPro?
Yes! Our helmets are equipped with adhesive mounts.